Due to the ongoing 3G shutdown, Amazon's first Kindles lose all internet access almost immediately, despite the fact that they are still as good as when they were made.
How does your phone change you?
In the past, a battery failure could render a camera useless. Today, it is usually a matter of software. Often, we do not notice it. We have already convinced ourselves to upgrade to the newer, "better" model. But this gadget rot is a serious problem that renders perfectly good devices useless.
"E-waste is a serious environmental concern," digital consultant and gadget enthusiast Julian Goldie told Lifewire via email. "Furthermore, the amount of e-waste is constantly increasing due to the rapid progression of new features and upgrades, which new products are guaranteed to receive several times a year."
Early Kindles connected to the Internet via Amazon's Whispernet, a free, lifetime 3G connection. In 2007, Wi-Fi wasn't nearly as ubiquitous, so Whispernet was not just convenient;
